Named after the “burnt ends” of a BBQ brisket, this was one of EZs direct-sale releases. Total production: 1000 cigars. 6"x52 Toro. "Cured" corojo wrapper g8txamyg

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This week, Kip's smoking the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras while Craig enjoys the Diamond Crown 20th Anniversary. Join us for news and notes on the cigar industry

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This episode brought tons of new cigars in the IPCPR lead-up, but woefully few specifics. Some are forthcoming, but it seemed more than ever that cigar makers are reserving specifics until the show.

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2006 Punch Super Robusto RE Asia Pacifico - 6.1”x50 - As we’ve discussed numerously, the Regional Edition releases have been a successful gimmick from Habanos SA.

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The 2014 LE Tatuaje TAA, a 6” x 52 CT Broadleaf wrapped vitola, with all Nicaraguan insides. Produced at My Father. Original retail about $11US.

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Unbanded 027 - A 5”x50 robusto with dark wrapper & smooth, dry complexion. There's a faint wrapper and foot aroma. Let's see how it goes...

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This Laguito #2 vitola, commonly known as the demi-lance around these parts but colloquially understood to be a 6”x38 rg, is a what’s commonly referred to as a “custom” cuban cigar. Originally blended by ...

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Another of the DR-based small batch lines I’ve talked about in recent months, the Campesino Series by Tabacalera 1844 is tonight’s featured Cigar of the Week. The line is owned by

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Front runner in the longest cigar name competition, the Hoyo de Monterrey Hoyo de Dauphin is a little known gem from Havana. Rolled in 2001, the Laguito#2 (6” x 38”) is a beautiful example of

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I initially received prototypes of the Fuente Añejo 888 at CFC 2014, and they were released later the same year. Tonight’s samples are from around the time of this initial release (Fall/Winter ‘14). I really liked them in ...

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